Natural Remedies For Depression

The state of depression makes someone feel helpless. About sixteen million people are affected by depression in the United States annually. Most of these people use antidepressant drugs to fight this condition. Some of the medications used are associated with certain side effects which include dizziness, loss of appetite, feeling agitated, stomach aches and indigestion, constipation or diarrhea.

This article is going to discuss some of the effective remedies for treating depression. These methods include a change of behavior- both lifestyle and physical activity and the way of thinking. All these methods help someone to feel better.

Exercise

This method helps in boosting the feel-god chemicals known as endorphins. It has long-term benefits as well as short ones for the people suffering from depression. You are encouraged to exercise regularly to boost the production of this chemical. You can do this by walking several times on a weekly basis.

Eating a healthy diet

There is no diet which has been proven to fix depression. However, one needs to be careful on what to eat. You should control overheating if depression is making you overeat. This would make you feel better. Some people believe that foods rich in omega-3 fatty acids and folic acid can be used to relieve depression.

Setting your goals

It might be difficult to accomplish your tasks when you are depressed. Depression makes one feel worse about him or herself. One can push back by setting his or her daily goals. You can start by setting small goals and then proceed gradually to more challenging ones.

Getting enough sleep

Depression makes it hard for one to sleep. You can manage depression by sleeping and getting up at fixed times every day. Napping should be avoided. Again all the distractions in the bedroom should be taken out such as TV and computers. This will help you in improving your sleep.

Challenging negative thoughts

You need to change how to think to fight depression. This can be done by using logic as a remedy for depression. Try to beat back any possible negative thoughts. This will prevent them from getting out of control.

Consulting a medical doctor before taking ant supplements

There are some supplements which are known for increasing the risk of depression. These supplements include folic acid and fish oil. You are advised to check with the doctor before taking such supplements especially if you are under already medication.

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